Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 handmade puppet is that this is American

is that this is American and I am pretty sure it dates to the 2nd half of the 20th century

but I certainly believe in infusing small joys into daily life wherever possible

which measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 3/4 inches tall

The hand thrown vase is signed at the bottom

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 handmade puppet is that this is AmericanThis woodblock print is the work of Takeo Takei (1894 1983), a painter, printmaker and highly influential illustrator, especially known for his work for childrens books and his belief in making artwork that respected and nurtured a childs imagination. Well, yes! It dates to 1964, and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery. Indeed, it strikes me as a wonderfully poetic representation